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Hey does anyone know where I can get some programming software for an MTS 2000 ?
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MTS 2000 programming help
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mmckenna
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Yep, what ^he^ said.
MTS-2000 is no longer in production and no longer supported. The Motorola CPS isn't available.
There is no -legal- source of this software other than Motorola.
No ---legal--- source. It is out there if you know where to look, but then the whole copy write rules come into play.
Also, make sure you DO read the forum rules, asking for software is usually met with a mighty smack of the ban-hammer.
MTS-2000 is no longer in production and no longer supported. The Motorola CPS isn't available.
There is no -legal- source of this software other than Motorola.
No ---legal--- source. It is out there if you know where to look, but then the whole copy write rules come into play.
Also, make sure you DO read the forum rules, asking for software is usually met with a mighty smack of the ban-hammer.
scannermanner1
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Thank you for your input! I contacted Motorola and they had a hard time understanding that I wasn't talking about an APX
lol but the short version is they said it's no longer supported and they don't have or (sell) the software for it anymore, but they said some dealers might still have it, that's why I'm asking here! Not looking for freebiesscannermanner1
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Thank you for the info !! I was asking here because Motorola suggested that dealers MIGHT still have the software for it. So that's why I was asking here!
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Obviously a dealer would still have the program on their computer to be able to program their customer's radios. There are radio forums where CPS that is no longer sold by M is available, & M allows this since they do not sell it anymore. The internet is your friend.
MTS2000des
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and when you do find that "other forum" and locate the no longer sold or supported software, keep in mind that the MTS2000 CPS was only officially supported on 32 bit version of Windows Vista. That's right, it's 2007 all over again.
While it may work on Win 7/8/10, it will NOT read or write radios on any modern 64 bit Windows version.
Just a heads up, coming from someone who still maintains about 100 or so of these on a Smartnet II system (for not much longer hopefully)
While it may work on Win 7/8/10, it will NOT read or write radios on any modern 64 bit Windows version.
Just a heads up, coming from someone who still maintains about 100 or so of these on a Smartnet II system (for not much longer hopefully)
I hate to be "that guy" brother but using Windows XP virtual mode on my laptop running 64 Bit Win 7 I have been able to read/write to MTS 2000s no problem:
Now I don't recommend beginners go this route but if you like to live on the edge it can be done!
I feel for ya. I had a few hundred on our system when we were still 4.1 but since we have converted to full P25 on all 24 channels all of the MTS 2000s are boxed up waiting to be approved to be sold on GovDeals.
Feels good to only have XTS/XTL/APX to worry about
Marshall KE4ZNR
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MTS2000des
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I've also seen people brick these radios doing that. Glad it worked out for you Marshal. I am just trying to give the factory advice which is what the manufacturer says. For the benefit of others who may be new and dabbling with these radios for the first time, check out the CPS Read.Me file:
System Requirements:
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Operating Systems: Windows NT 4.0 (SP 6a or higher),
Windows 2000
Windows XP Home Edition (See Note)
Windows XP Professional (See Note)
Vista (32-bit) Home Premium (SP 1 or higher)
Vista (32-bit) Business (SP 1 or higher)
Note: XP upgrade or Vista upgrade from other operating
systems is not supported if the CPS was previously
installed on the old operating system.
Windows ME and Windows 98 are no longer supported.
You may choose to proceed with the installation, but
some features might not be functioning properly.
Upgrading the operating system is highly recommended.
Without the virtual machine/may not work/may brick your radio configuration, out of the box MTS/MCS/Astro Saber/Spectra CPS will not run in a native Winxx 64 bit environment to read or write radios. While folks like you and I who do this for a living have work arounds, most novices who just bought their Ebay special and have little experience may wind up with serious butt hurt and may not have the tools or the talent to recover.
Just trying to give the proper advice. I am sure you will concur.
I feel for ya. I had a few hundred on our system when we were still 4.1 but since we have converted to full P25 on all 24 channels all of the MTS 2000s are boxed up waiting to be approved to be sold on GovDeals.
Feels good to only have XTS/XTL/APX to worry about
We still have a few dozen in service and hundreds lying around. I have been using the better looking ones for special events. We are finally going to sunset our 26 year old Smartnet 3.xx simulcast before the end of the year. We went from that to 7.13. It sure is a different world in Astro 25 land but I like it. The majority of our fleet are XTS/XTL with some APX radios by brass and tech staff (like me). But that too will be changing.
Being a part of and involved in this project has been an eye opening experience for me, and a tremendous learning adventure too.
One big chunk at a time. And these are expensive chunks!
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